Patient's question:
I have been trying to conceive with my partner for a year. This month, I finally got pregnant. I went to the hospital for a thorough check-up, and the doctor said that the fertilized egg didn't reach the uterus. Now it's an ectopic pregnancy. Do I need to have my fallopian tube removed?Doctor's answer:
Ectopic pregnancy can be treated conservatively or surgically. If detected early and the gestational sac is small and has not developed significantly, conservative treatment can be used with medication to terminate the pregnancy. A procedure called "windowing" to remove the embryo can be performed. If detected late and there is heavy bleeding, the fallopian tube must be removed because, after all, life comes first. Ectopic pregnancy is usually caused by fallopian tube blockage, so it is important to confirm that the fallopian tubes are clear if you become pregnant repeatedly.